AL5 2JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in AL5 2JQ

AL5 2JQ, St Albans has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.17 per 1,000 population. This AL5 2JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader AL5 postcode area, which has experienced 107 crimes and a crime rate of 3.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this AL5 2JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around AL5 2JQ, encompassing approximately 920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

AL5 2JQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 2

AL5 2JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.170.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.090.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson15.430.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.520.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.350.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.260.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.260.00%
Shoplifting12.170.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Other theft12.170.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.260.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.520.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.170.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the AL5 2JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1